BANQUET PROGRAM GILA RIVER DEDICATION REUNION MARCH 17-19 1995 COVER DESIGN: DETAIL OF NOH ROBE, 18TH CENTURY, TOKYO NATIONAL MUSEUM COLLECTION. BANQUET CEREMONIES MASTER OF CEREMONIES: HY SHISHINO ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM FLAG SALUTE: HIROSHI TAKUSAGAWA ARTISTS ) INVOCATION: FATHER JOHN YAMAZAKI ' WELCOME: SEI DYO I. PIANO: JOHN FUYUUME (2 min. "Rigoletto Paraphrase") INTRODUCTION: GUEST SPEAKERS DIGNITARIES by Franz Liszt COMMITTEES DINNER & MUSIC: SALAD II. NARRATOR: JUDENARITA ENTREE Monologue of Mother and Daughter DESSERT relating to Relocation Camps GUEST SPEAKERS: HY SHISHINO III. VOCALIST: YOSHIKO GOLDEN (SHIOSAKI) MARY THOMAS (GOVERNOR OF GILA INDIAN RESERVATIONS) "Three Little Sisters" "I Only Have Eyes For You" IRENE HIRANO (PRES . OF JAPANESE/AMERICAN NAT. MUSEUM) IV. PIANO: SUZIE OCHI (T AMlJRA) GEORGE TAKEI (ACTOR and AUTHOR) "Fantasia" by Chopin ''Bumble Boogie" Boogie ENTERTAINMENT: V. VOCALIST: SUE TAKIMOTO OKABE ACCOMPANIST LISA MIDORI JOE CLOSING REMARKS: HARRY Y ASUMOTO "I've Heard That Song Before" "The More I See You" ANNOUNCEMENTS: J HY SHISHINO "Stardust" CLOSING GROUP SONG: AULD LANG SYNE GUEST ARTIST John Fuyuume, originated from Pasadena, went to school at Butte, Class of 43 is a concert pianist. Jude Narita, is a Sansei, writer/producer and performer in a1l phases of the theater. She was a winner of L.A. Drama Critics' circle award, L.A. Times Critics' award plus many other theatrical awards. Jude has performed throughout many countries of the world including, Poland, Paris, France, Singapore, and various major colleges of the United States. She will do a monologue of a Nisei Mother and her daughter pertaining to a relocation camp. Yoshiko Golden (Shiosaki) , in her early days of Camp Life, Y oshiro sang at talent shows in Tulare Assemble Center and later with a dance band with Todd Yamamoto at various mess halls and recreation barracks where dances were held. Suzi Ochi (Tamura), holds a Ph.D. in Music, an accomplished concert pianist, former student and graduate of Rivers High School (Butte). Sue Takimoto Okabe, began classical voice training as a child in Seattle and later in the Relocation Camp at Minidoka. Relocating to Denver, Sue sang at Nikkei functions, the USO and War Bond Rallies. After the war, she studied at the L.A. Conservatory of Music. In Southern California, she starred in the Light Opera production of "The Flower Drum Song". She has al"so maintained a career as a private teacher of voice and piano. She will be accompanied by her daughter, Lisa Midori Joe. Lisa Midori Joe, is a versatile Musician, Composer, Producer and Director. More recently produced and directed, "Music to Remember" a tribute to Japanese American Musicians and Singer of the 40' s. She also performed for the award-winning production, "Sweeney Todd" at East West players with whom she has been associated for the past ten years. H·8007 GAV 1288 PRINTED IN JAPAN THE WAR MEMORIAL This War Memorial was built in tribute to all the men and women from Gila River Relocation Center who lived in Camp I (Canal) and Camp II (Butte) who honorable served in the United States Armed Forces who fought and some who died in defense of this nation while their parents and families were unjustifiably interned behind barbed wire fences. On November 11, 1943, the cornerstone was laid on the Honor Roll Monument, conceived and built by the residents to honor Rivers' sons and daughters in the United s·tates armed services. 1 GIVE US YOUR PRINTING ACCOUNT AND RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL PRINTING PURCHASES FOR LIFE. Hundreds of colors and papers to choose from , Quality printing • Fast service SEI DYO, CHAIRMAN call (909) 599-521 2 & VETS DYO (wife) Welcome ... On behalf of the Reunion Committee, we would like to welcome the internees, their families and friends to the Gila River Internment Camp 50th Anniversary Reunion. While some of you are too young to have been alive during World War II, we hope that your time spent here will instill a deep pride within you for your fo refathers and the hope and perseverance they showed during their darkest days as Japanese-Americans. There is no bitterness here this weekend- something we GRAPHICS I PRINTING: can all learn fi·om. There is, instead, a monument to the triumph of the human Q" Booklets spirit. Q" Brochures For the former internees, this weekend is a time to greet old friends, some whom you have not seen since you left this place. 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Q" Typesetting/Design etc. etc. River a temporary home while never losing sight of the freedom and future that laid ahead. We hope that all of you will enjoy this weekend and take home with you new memories. We hope that you ·will share with one another how the last 50 Ca({for aetaifs!we picR_. up & aefiver years have shaped your life and how you experienced victory through adversity. 553 W. Covina Boulevard, San Dimas, CA 91773 Tel: (909) 599-5212 Fax: (909) 599-6315 3 2 BEST WISHES! · 1n Loving Memory of American Independent Bank, N.A. Sahei and Tome Joe and Kay Allman With Respect for our good friends, and our Yamaguchi Phoenix, Arizona faithful founding Director, · Asa Kamada Henry and Ami Nagahori Directors George and Kisao Yamaguchi W.S. (Steve) Van De Weghe Charles E. Brooks Chairman of the Board President Chief Executive Officer Mas and Hana Kamada 10704 Sowth '•tleu•" Aw••- Reedle,, Calil. tJ6H Kiyoko Higuchi Ronald I. Shiozaki ,h. 209/ 6H-21 U Henry M. Nagahori Thomas D. Spears 20th Century Pears - Plums - Peaches Bill Reams Fran Weber Management Charles E. Brooks President Chief Executive Officer Th anks to all ofyou for your contributions and to those who were able to join us, your Robert V. Bombassei attendance is appreciated. We also want to extend LINCOLN AVENUE NURSERY Senior Vice President, Branch Administration our appreciation to all the volunteers for their time 14M LINCOLN AVE. • PASADENA. CA 911 OS and expense for organizing the barbecue, tour of (818) 792-2138 Charles K. Williamson Orest P. Twarynski the camp sites, banquet, and brunch. Special Senior Vice President, Chief Credit Officer Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Cashier thanks to Joe Allman, Sei Dyo, Ben lnoshita, Mas lnoshita, Jim Kubota, and Helen Mishima for their Best Wishes major roles in the events. ·' American Independent Bank, N .A. We will be forever gratefe/ to the Gila River Indian Community for their interest, cooperation and I'\ \lF\lORY OF Ol 'R PARF'\TS Gardena Headquarters: 1644 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., Gardena CA 90247 assistance in our projects. (310) 217-6000 TOMOJIRO & SEKI NOMURA Burbank Regional Office: 333 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank CA 91502 Hope all of you enjoy the events and gain new GILA RIVER CANAL CAMP I • BLOCK 9-2-B (818) 842-9191 frien ds as well as remembering old ones. All the FROM: GEORGE MASAKI AND HARUKA NOMURA best to everyone in the feture/ ~ Internees and Friends of the Gila Camps ROY ATARU & YUKUSE NAKANO GILA RIVER BUTTE CAMP• BLOCK66-13A& 14A FROM: KENJI, AKIKO JEAN, DONALD, YOSHIO MASAMICHI AND SUNAO NAKANO 4 5 · ~--- · - ---~ - -~- .....,._ ________________________________ _ . Second, to honor the Niseis, the second generation, of whom over 1,000 young men entered the United States Armed Forces from the Gila Camps to serve their Country. At least 22 of the men are known to have given their lives while in the Service. Others to be remembered are those who left the camps to work in factories, farms, and offices to aid in the War effort. After the War, the Niseis returned to California and other states to assimilate into various communities, and there they flourished. Despite being faced with discrimination and prejudice, they served successfully at positions in business, agriculture, government, and various other professions. Because of the good examples set by many Niseis, they are often referred to as the "model minority." Dedication Finally, in awareness to the Sanseis, the third generation, and future generations of all races and religions to whom the torch will pass. The coming generations need to be vigilant of what occurred at The monuments, the events and this program for the Gila these camps so that compassion, concern and assistance can be Relocation Center Dedication/Reunion are dedicated to three diverse displayed to any other grou:p who might be confronted with similar groups. First, in memory of the Isseis, the first generation, who injustices in the future. They provided the pioneer spirit by immigrating to the United States from are encouraged to become a secure homeland to settle in California in the early 1900's. Their involved in issues which affect commitment to success was interrupted for three years during World their physical, political, social, War II.